Talawanda trustees warned of looming state bills on vouchers, DEI and student-immigration reporting Board legislative liaison warned the district faces multiple statewide proposals — including a funding penalty tied to a voucher lawsuit, a DEI restriction for K–12, and a bill to report student immigration status — and said the board will closely monitor developments when the legislature returns after the May 5 primary.

Ohio's sweeping new bills could reshape education funding, privacy, and diversity in schools—are districts ready for the impact?

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The award-winning Appleby Blue is everything that an institutional care home usually isn't. Its local, full of light ad gardens, and has a cool name that doesn’t patronize its residents.#Institution #Historymatters #Wellness #DiversityEquityInclusion #SystemChange #Aging #Ageing #Caring #Housing

IBM to Pay $17M in US DEI Probe Settlement IBM will pay $17M to settle a U.S. DEI probe (reported Apr 13, 2026), a modest cash hit but a significant governance signal for large-cap tech firms.

IBM to Pay $17M in US DEI Probe Settlement: IBM will pay $17M to settle a U.S. DEI probe (reported Apr 13, 2026), a modest cash hit but a significant governance signal for large-cap tech firms. 👈 Read full analysis #IBM #DEI #DiversityEquityInclusion #Settlement #TechNews

Trump said he ended DEI in America. Democrats just gathered in New York and said not yet. Jeffries. Moore. Shapiro. Pritzker. Beshear. They're fighting back. 💪🏾
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Have FAITH in Humanity... ...Fairness Alliance for Inclusion & Team Health. What is it? The New DEI that will stay under the radar so we can get things done. [Background: Not black like the text; golden swirly hues.]

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Part A. Rename to something non-controversial like–hear me out–FAITH. (Fairness Alliance for Inclusion and Team Health)

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A long tradition links this tarot card to madness, as a search for spiritual knowledge and new ways of being. A Fool may be wise.
Reversed, the card symbolizes chaos, folly, lack of direction and judgement – think current US president.#CallMeCrazy #HealingJourney #SelfHelp #DiversityEquityInclusion

Black business leaders tell legislature federal changes are choking contracts and capital The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts told the joint committee that tariffs, supply‑chain pressures, the rollback of DEI and shrinking nonprofit and government procurement are cutting revenue and contract pathways for Black‑owned small businesses in the Commonwealth.

Black-owned businesses in Massachusetts are facing unprecedented challenges as federal policy changes and rising costs threaten their survival and growth.

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Valerie Patton to receive Webster University honorary doctorate Webster University graduate Valerie Patton, Class of 1982, will receive an honorary doctorate during the university’s 2026 commencement ceremony. From 2002 to 2024, she served as chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer and president of the Greater St. Louis Foundation and Greater St. Louis Inc. Patton holds a master’s degree from Eden Theological Seminary with […]

'Valerie Patton to receive Webster University honorary doctorate'

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‘Just Because We Say a Thing Doesn’t Make It True’: SC Lawmaker Courtney Waters Pushes Back on DEI Hiring Claims Courtney Waters delivered a forceful speech on the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives recently, challenging what she described as… The post ‘Just Because We Say a Thing Doesn’t Make It True’: SC Lawmaker Courtney Waters Pushes Back on DEI Hiring Claims appeared first on Shine My Crown.

‘Just Because We Say a Thing Doesn’t Make It True’: SC Lawmaker Courtney Waters Pushes Back on DEI Hiring Claims: Courtney Waters delivered a forceful speech on the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives… #CourtneyWaters #SouthCarolina #DEI #DiversityEquityInclusion #SCPolitics

Nearly 9 in 10 college presidents say Trump’s policies are hurting higher education, survey shows Nearly 9 in 10 college presidents say President Trump’s belt-tightening policies have harmed campus finances and diversity, according to an annual survey released Tuesday.

I'm quoted in this Washington Times article on how Trump's policies are affecting higher education. www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/ma...

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Target Shopper Boycott Over DEI Changes Winds Down — The Wall Street Journal Group of activists who led a boycott say Target acknowledged a breakdown in trust with the Black community and that official work on the boycott will end

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Top 10 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Software in 2026 Discover the Top 10 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion software platforms in the world in 2026 that are transforming how organizations build fair, data-driven workplaces. This in-depth analysis explores...

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We were so honored to be nominated again this year for a cultural diversity award! Congratulations to all the wonderful and deserving winners, and all our fellow nominees.
#culturaldiversityawards #LoveWithoutBorders #lovewithoutborderschilliwack #chilliwackculture #diversityequityinclusion

House passes higher‑education changes that limit out‑of‑state seats at preeminent universities CS/CS/HB 1279 won House approval after a heated floor debate. The bill restricts required courses' DEI content, revises admissions priorities to favor Florida residents for first‑time college students, and caps students from a single foreign country within nonresident enrollments; critics warned of budget and diversity impacts. (84–25)

Florida's House just passed a controversial bill that prioritizes in-state students at top universities, sparking fierce debate over its potential impact on diversity and funding!

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#FL #CitizenPortal #HigherEducation #DiversityEquityInclusion #StudentAccess

Board debates exam bias language and keeps review work for action planning Board members debated stakeholder evidence that licensure exams contain bias and whether to state that in the strategic plan; after legal risk concerns, members agreed to remove direct 'bias' language from an objective and address exam fairness and subject‑matter recruitment in action plans.

The board’s heated debate over potential bias in national licensing exams has sparked critical discussions on equity, recruitment, and the future of licensure pathways.

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Florida committee advances bill limiting local "DEI" actions after full day of testimony The House Commerce Committee favorably reported CS for HB 1001, a strike‑all that restricts local government actions described as "diversity, equity and inclusion" (DEI). The measure drew hours of testimony, dozens of public speakers for and against, multiple amendments and sustained floor debate before passing in committee.

A controversial new bill in Florida seeks to limit local governments' diversity initiatives, sparking heated debate and hours of public testimony.

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Care is not jail.

Read CBC’s HEALTHY DEBATE must-read piece about vulnerable seniors with cognitive impairments ending up in jail. buff.ly/jzROK2b#Ment... #Stigma #Advocate #DisabilityAwareness #CommunityMentalHealth #HumanRights #DiversityEquityInclusion #SystemChange #HealthJustice #Aging

Local activists warn of civil-rights rollbacks, urge vigilance on DEI and voting protections Leaders on Commissioner Mays program expressed concern that state and federal rollbacks are reversing DEI gains and weakening voting-rights protections; speakers urged continued advocacy and noted possible economic consequences for Black women and minority contractors.

Activists are sounding the alarm over recent state actions that threaten hard-won civil rights and economic opportunities for historically marginalized communities.

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Board debates DEIA language, mission wording and accelerating paperless transition during strategic planning session During a Feb. 19 strategic planning workshop, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and facilitators reviewed the board's mission and vision, debated adding culturally responsive/DEIA language to objectives, proposed an equity impact assessment, and discussed accelerating a transition to paperless, accessible processes; the board asked staff to refine wording and action plans offline.

The California Board of Behavioral Sciences is reimagining its mission with a bold focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility—are they ready to set new standards for mental health practices?

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BBS strategic planning workshop debates DEIA wording, sets modernization priorities At a Feb. 19 strategic planning workshop the Board of Behavioral Sciences debated mission/vision wording and how to embed diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility across objectives, and directed staff to pursue administrative modernization (forms standardization, paperless processes, improved web resources) while developing measurable action plans.

The California Board of Behavioral Sciences is reimagining its mission to prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in a groundbreaking strategic planning session.

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#CA #AdministrativeModernization #CitizenPortal #DiversityEquityInclusion

Higher-education budget advances after heated DEI/CRT proviso debate; motion to remove proviso fails The Committee on Appropriations approved the Kansas Board of Regents budgets for FY2026–2027 after hours of debate over DEI/CRT-related proviso language; a motion to delete the proviso failed and the budget package moved forward with the language intact.

The Kansas Board of Regents budget for FY2026-2027 has advanced, but not without a fiery debate over controversial DEI/CRT provisions that could reshape academic freedom.

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Make AI recruitment learning practical!

This #HumanResources OER goes beyond theory, teaching students how to use FAIR*, FairGBM, and Google Fairness Indicators to audit algorithms for equity. Get the resources here: aileaders-project.eu/resources/ai...

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Lawmakers question Teach for America funding over DEI concerns; TFA Appalachia defends classroom results Advocates urged withholding TFA funding because of concerns about DEI influence in training materials; Teach for America Appalachia leaders and local supporters cited retention and principal satisfaction data and asked lawmakers to weigh classroom outcomes when deciding on the $700,000 line item.

As lawmakers debate the future of Teach for America funding amid concerns over DEI training, advocates argue that its proven success in rural Kentucky schools can't be overlooked.

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The Institute for the Development of Human Arts (IDHA) is about sustained system change and honouring lived experience. buff.ly/9UEe4ae #Onlinelearning #Wellness #Mentalhealth #Stigma #Survivor #DisabilityAwareness #Empowerment #HumanRights #DiversityEquityInclusion #SystemChange #HealthJustice

‘Trump Is Trying to Send Us Back to Jim Crow’: Ayanna Pressley Leads Democrats Demanding Answers on DEI Rollbacks U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley has taken a leading role in a growing Democratic push against President Donald Trump’s dismantling of diversity, equity,… The post ‘Trump Is Trying to Send Us Back to Jim Crow’: Ayanna Pressley Leads Democrats Demanding Answers on DEI Rollbacks appeared first on Shine My Crown.

‘Trump Is Trying to Send Us Back to Jim Crow’: Ayanna Pressley Leads Democrats Demanding Answers on DEI Rollbacks: U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley has taken a leading role in a growing Democratic push against President Donald Trump’s… #Trump #AyannaPressley #DEI #DiversityEquityInclusion #CivilRights

Florida committee backs bill curbing local governments’ DEI actions after hours of testimony Lawmakers reported HB 1001 favorably after lengthy debate and a flood of public comment; sponsors say the measure halts 'DEI' official actions by counties and cities and saves taxpayer dollars, while opponents warn it is overbroad, chills local services and invites litigation. Committee vote: 12-4.

Florida lawmakers are pushing a controversial bill that could reshape local diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, igniting fierce debate on its implications for communities.

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Committee approves bill to limit use of DEI in accreditations for state institutions HB 31‑32 would direct institutions to report on accreditors that use DEI criteria and steer state policy away from accreditors that incorporate DEI into accreditation; Representative Kevin West said the bill provides reporting and transition options if no suitable accreditor exists.

Oklahoma's House Bill 31-32 aims to reshape accreditation by steering institutions away from diversity, equity, and inclusion standards—could this change the future of education in the state?

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